Presidency won’t remove Magu as EFCC boss, says Osinbajo
By Olusola AJIBIKE (Abeokuta) NIGERIA: VICE-PRESIDENT Yemi Osinbajo has stated that no matter what, the Presidency would not remove the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu. Osinbajo, a Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, maintained that despite Magu’s rejection by the Senate, he would not […]
EFCC uncovers N4bn hidden by ex-Niger DG candidate
NIGERIA: THE anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has uncovered N4 billion suspected to belong to an unidentified former Deputy Governorship candidate in Niger State. The staggering money, which was fallout of the information provided by a whistleblower to EFCC, was alleged to be proceeds from crime. According to the commission’s spokesperson, […]
EFCC nabs woman ‘spiritualist’ over N45m herbal cure scam
By Olusola AJIBIKE (Abeokuta) NIGERIA: A 34-YEAR-OLD woman, Aminat Okiribiti, who claimed to be a spiritualist, has been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Ibadan Zonal office of the commission said that Okiribiti was nabbed for alleged conspiracy and obtaining N45 million under false pretence. The Head, Public Affairs […]
EFCC uncovers $9.8m, £74,000 at ex-NNPC GMD’s home
NIGERIA: ANTI-GRAFT agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has recovered $9.8 million (N4.8 billion) and 74,000 pounds (N45.58 million) from the residence of the former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu. Yakubu, who presided over NNPC as GMD between 2012 and 2014, and has been […]
N800m fraud: Judge’s absence stalls trial of varsity VC, two others
NIGERIA: THE trial of alleged misappropriation of N800 million against the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Prof. Olusola Oyewole, the ex-Chairman, Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, and former Bursar, Mr. Moses Ilesanmi, could not commence on Friday. The absence of the trial judge, Justice Olatokunbo Majekodunmi, stalled the commencement […]
I never gave money to Daniel, witness tells court
NIGERIA: A WITNESS in the on-going trial of ex-Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has denied ever giving out money to the erstwhile chief executive officer of the state. A civil servant, Mr. Kunle Shokunbi, who is a principal witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), said that at no time did […]
EFCC: Group links ‘cabal’ in Presidency to Senate’s rejection of Magu
By Femi SHODUNKE NIGERIA: SOME Nigerians have accused a clique within the executive of President Muhammadu Buhari as the brain behind the Senate’s rejection of the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as the substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Senate had on Thursday rejected Magu on alleged security report which […]
EFCC arraigns woman in court over N4m scam
NIGERIA: ANTI-GRAFT agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a woman, Folashade Olukemi Adeleke, on a two-count charge of stealing. Adeleke, who appeared before Justice O.O. Majekodunmi of the Ogun State High Court 6 in Abeokuta, the state capital, last Friday, pleaded not guilty to the charges. One of the charge […]
Detained FUNAAB VC begs Obasanjo, sureties ahead of trial
By Femi SHODUNKE NIGERIA: DETAINED Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in Ogun State, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has commenced frantic moves to regain freedom ahead of his appearance in court on Friday. Similarly, Oyewole, GatewayMail learnt, last week, visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to seek his help to save him from prosecution, […]
EFCC to arraign ex-Works Minister, FUNAAB VC, ex-Bursar in court
By Femi Shodunke NIGERIA: AT last, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Friday arraign the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in Ogun State, Professor Olusola Oyewole, before an Ogun State High Court. Oyewole is also the Founder and General Overseer of the Divine Height Bible Church, Abeokuta, […]
